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Twyla Brasko Obituary
Of Coraopolis, age 53, after a long and courageous battle with cancer for 22 years, on Monday, May 18, 2009. Beloved wife of Bob Brasko; daughter of the late Reinhard and June Eggers; loving mother of R.J. (Jennifer) Brasko and Jennifer Bohanon; sister of Laura Eggers, Linda Kromminga, Karen Schocker and Erich Eggers; loving grandmother of Natalie Bohanon and Reinhard Brasko. Twyla served her country with pride in the Naval Recruiting Office for 19 years. After retirement worked for St. Joseph School in the Cafeteria for nearly 10 years. Friends received ANTHONY J. SANVITO INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1316 Fourth Ave., Coraopolis on Wednesday 7-9pm and Thursday 1-3 and 7-9pm. Prayers in funeral home 9:30am Friday followed by Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph Church, Coraopolis at 10am. Interment Coraopolis Cemetery.
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Robin Wright
July 11, 2025
I met Twyla one day while walking from the subway to the Federal Building in Pittsburgh where we both worked. The pigeons were all over the sidewalk that morning and we had to kick at them to get through them - we didn't actually kick any, but one almost collided with my foot. I don't remember what she said, but her words began an almost three year close friendship. We'd take breaks together in the cafeteria. One day I called her number to go on break and the person who answered told me of Twyla's cancer and that she was no longer working there. I had no way to get a hold of her, as I didn't have her home phone number. I was reassigned and life went on. I've often thought of Twyla over the years and wondered how she fared with her diagnosis. I was very saddened to come across her obituary today and am berating myself for not trying harder to stay in touch. She was a wonderful person and friend. I miss her.
May 25, 2009
Dear Brasko Family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and mother. Your comfort is in the Lord. Call on Him and he will give you strength to cope with your loss in this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Kindest Regards
Rhoden Family
( Sharon, Ralston Sr, Ralston Jr, Riana & Roger )
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Cassie Elechicon
May 25, 2009
Dear Brasko family,
I have known Twyla for many years and my class has kept her in our prayers during the past two years. I know she fought long and hard.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that your family will have our continued prayers.
Lem and Cassie (Bartholomew) Elechicon
Paul, Monica, Harrison, and Sara Smith
May 25, 2009
Dear Mr. Brasko,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are sure that Mrs. Brasko is now in peace with God.
Love,
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Marguerite Costantino
May 24, 2009
Dear Mr. Brasko,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Filomena (D'Andrea) & Russell Geisler
May 23, 2009
Dear Mr.Brasko, Jen, & RJ,
My husband & I would like to extend our condolences for the loss of Mrs. Brasko. She was a great woman. She always had a smile on her face when I would see her, and she was always sweet. I know it's been so long since I have seen her, but she was always good to me. I know that there's nothing I can say to make you or Jen, or RJ feel better, but I wanted you to know that she will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this trying time.
Tony & Parents Linda & Tom Goodwin
May 23, 2009
Mr.Brasko
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
"Slacker"
Darcy Stoll
May 22, 2009
Bob, Jen, and RJ,
My heart goes out to you and your families. While she is no longer in pain and we are glad, the pain we feel at her loss will take longer to subside. She loved you guys more than anything in this world. You will always have her in your hearts and in your memories.
Big hugs all around,
Darcy
Pamela Smith
May 22, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
GOD BLESS!
Pamela Smith and student Alena Chetoka
Patti Neary
May 22, 2009
Mr. Brasko and family,
We extend our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace. Even though she is not with you here on earth, you will always have a special angel looking over you from heaven.
Patti, Terry & Caitlin Neary
Beth King Schuster and family
May 22, 2009
Mr. Brasko, RJ and Jen - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. At least your wife/mom is at peace now - she fought strong and hard for so long and I'm sure she was an inspiration too many people especially to you! May God be with you at this time and when you need him the most in the coming months.
Megan Jones
May 21, 2009
Mr. Brasko, my family and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Though she is physically no longer with you, she'll live on in the hearts of all who love her. May she rest in peace.
Renee Frankfurt-Colbert
May 21, 2009
Bob, Jen & RJ,-I had no idea Twyla was sick again. I'm so so sorry. She was my cousin, but I know she's now at peace and out of pain. I will miss her complaining emails, that I got such a laugh at. We had last discussed our class reunion-she told me to go & take notes...souunded just like her. She will not be forgotten.
Renee
Matt Brind'Amour and Family
May 21, 2009
Mr. Brasko,
We are all very sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. We are praying for you and your family in this difficult time. May she rest now in God's peace.
Mary Lou Lanza
May 21, 2009
Dear Bob and family, My sincere sympathy to you and your family. May God give you the strength to deal with your loss.Your wife was a wonderful,loving person.God Bless You.
Nicole Woodall
May 21, 2009
Mr. Brasko,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank DeMaria & Family
May 20, 2009
Dear Mr. Brasko, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife - please accept our deepest sympathy. Please know that we will be thinking of you and praying that God's peace and the comfort of friends and family will see you and your family through this difficult time.
Frank Boggess
May 20, 2009
Bob I was stunned to hear about Twyla. I know she has struggled for so long with the cancer but we are never ready when the end comes.
She helped me in my first years of teaching at St. Joseph. Her smile and hugs will be missed. We are all richer for knowing her and poorer with her passing. May God's healing hand touch you in this difficult time.
Paige Berg
May 20, 2009
Mr. Brasko,
On Behalf of the whole Sophmore clas @ OLSH, I would like to share my condolences with you. We are so sorry to hear about mrs. Brasko and we will keep you, your family, and herself in our prayers
May 20, 2009
Dear Bob and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Twyla's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your fanily. Twyla was always a good friend and was a great help for me with the time I had spent with her at St. Joe's and seeing her at bowling. She was a great person and is in a better place now. She will always be remembered by all of the people she had touched. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. The Graff Family Bill, Kathy, Billy and Kim
Larry, Melanie and Jamie Uziel
May 20, 2009
Mr. Brasko,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Kimberly Graff
May 20, 2009
Dear Mr Brasko,
I am so very sorry to hear about Twyla. I know that its difficult. It was so very nice having her as my lunch lady at St.Joes, i was new to the school and she made me feel so welcomed. I remember her as one of the first people who even talked to me. I'll always have that memory close to my heart. I miss you very much and hope that you will be ok.
Love you,
Kimberly Graff and the Graff Family
Linda Romesburg
May 20, 2009
Bob and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. She will always be with you. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you..
Annette Condeluci
May 20, 2009
Dear Mr. Brasko,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your wife's passing. Please accept our condolences during this very difficult time. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. God bless,
Dave and Annette Condeluci, Francesca and Antonio
Angie Anderson
May 20, 2009
Mr. Brasko & family,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Brasko. Although I only met her a few times, she was clearly a wonderful person and the perfect match for you, Mr. Brasko. She is in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of mourning.
"Angie Baby"
Esther Ann Hartsell
May 20, 2009
Dear Bob and Family,
Please accept out deepest and sincerest sympathy in your loss of Twyla.
She fought a long and hard battle and is now at peace.
May God Bless and watch over all of you.
Amy Putas Delaney
May 20, 2009
Mr. Brasko and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Debbie Fejka
May 20, 2009
I worked with Twyla in the Navy and am sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts are with her family.
Rick, Lori, Victoria, and Ricky Brasko
May 20, 2009
Bobby - I can't even describe how I feel for you and your family right now. I am deeply sadden by your lost. Twyla is in paradise now. Never feeling pain again and growing the most beautiful garden in the world for our Lord. Are thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you brother! God Bless you and your family.
May 20, 2009
Bob,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Lee, Pat and Kayla Nicoletti
Ron, Colleen, Ron, and Elena Glozzer
May 20, 2009
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." ~Kahlil Gibran
Our thoughts, love, and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Pentland
May 20, 2009
Dear Bob & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May God's loving hands touch each of you and bless you with his love and comfort. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Karen, Michael, Keith & Erika Pentland
MARK J. PENTLAND
May 20, 2009
BOB & THE ENTIRE BRASKO FAMILY,
I WAS SO SORRY TO READ OF THE PASSING OF TWYLA, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. I KNOW THIS IS A TOUGH TIME, BUT KEEP IN MIND TWYLA IS NOW IN A BETTER PLACE....SMILING DOWN UPON ALL OF YOU. YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS & IN MY PRAYERS.
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